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Do Compression Stockings Help Prevent Varicose Veins?
asked 3 years ago by RRAH in NYC
Latest answer by Jeffrey W. Kronson, MD
Question viewed 4,681 times
Tags: varicose veins
Do compression stockings really help with varicose veins? It seems to me they are making things worse. My veins are getting closer to the surface at much quicker speed than before. At loss on what to do. My appointment with my doctor for Varicose veins treatment is still on June 17th.
5 answers to Do Compression Stockings Help Prevent Varicose Veins?
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Compression Stockings Varicose Veins Insurance coverage
Compression stockings help with varicose veins when they are worn by the patient, but not after they are removed. They act by compressing the valves in the veins, making them partially functional and lessing the venous reflux, or backward flow of blood, away from the heart. They squeeze some of the fluid out of the leg and can reduce swelling but of course, as soon as they are removed, their effectiveness stops.
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Jeffrey W. Kronson, MD
Los Angeles General Surgeon
Los Angeles General Surgeon
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Varicose vein treatment and compression stockings
Compression stockings may not fully prevent varicose veins, but can alleviate symptoms and buy you some time before you require more agressive treatment. Varicose vein etiology is complex (genetics, occupation, age, sex, etc) and compression stockings are part of the treatment options. Do not feel frustrated by the situation right now! There have many advances in the treatment of varicose veins in the past 10 years.
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Usually yes
Compression stockings are recommended to prevent worsening or recurrence of varicose veins. Since your appointment is still a few weeks away, I would recommend going to a store that specializes in compression stockings. It sounds to me that yours might be too tight. To really help, they should be graduated.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Varicose vein treatment and ambulatory venous hypertension
Short stretch elastic compression stockings reduce ambulatory venous hypertension and improve calf muscle pump function, thus reducing the progression of venous disease and improving symptoms. Compression stockings will not eradicate varicose veins. A trained phlebologist will best be able to address your concerns with an in-office duplex examination.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon